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I’m grateful to Brigitte Cutshall and Real Things Living  for creating space for an honest, thoughtful conversation about the state of the American healthcare system. Open discussions like this are essential as patients and physicians navigate a system increasingly shaped by corporatization, medical burnout, and a growing primary care crisis. It was a privilege to speak about the erosion of the doctor–patient relationship, the shortage of primary care physicians, and why time

I want to thank Jimmy Mac and the Highway to Health  team on Road Gang Radio  for inviting me to discuss one of the most pressing issues in American medicine today, the growing crisis of healthcare deserts. During our conversation, we explored how large portions of our country, particularly rural and underserved communities, are being left without consistent access to quality care. These aren’t abstract policy problems; they’re human problems that affect families, mental heal

I want to extend my sincere thanks to Shemaiah Reed and the team at I Am Refocused Radio  for the opportunity to have such an open and meaningful conversation about my new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk. Our discussion reminded me why I wrote this book in the first place. After more than five decades in medicine, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary physicians, including my mentor, Dr. Bernar

Thank you to Scott Sloan and the team at 700WLW for having me on to discuss the growing crisis in American healthcare, what I’ve described as a potential “healthcare 9/11.” It was a meaningful opportunity to share why I believe our system is on an unsustainable path, one that endangers both patients and practitioners, and what must change to restore trust, compassion, and accountability in medicine. These are the issues I explore in depth in my new book, Failure to Treat: How

I want to extend my sincere thanks to David Watson for inviting me to join him on The David Watson Podcast  for an important discussion about the state of American healthcare and my new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk. Our conversation touched on some of the most pressing issues facing medicine today, from the powerful influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies, to the growing burden placed on physicians,

I had the pleasure of joining Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs  to discuss my new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk. It was a deeply thoughtful conversation about the challenges facing American healthcare today — challenges that affect not just doctors and nurses, but every patient who enters the system. We spoke about the pressures physicians face, the consequences of profit-driven models, and the ways we can be

Illustration by J.S. Dykes for Health Progress I want to thank Elizabeth Garone and Health Progress  for the insightful and beautifully written article, “Accessible, Affordable, Beneficial: How Can U.S. Health Care Be Reshaped to Better Serve Patients?” It’s an honor to be part of this important conversation about how we can make our healthcare system more humane, effective, and sustainable - not just for patients, but for the physicians and providers who dedicate their lives

Had a great conversation with Nancy Kman and Jason Barsky on The New Morning News  about one of today’s most important topics, the COVID vaccine, and the deeper issues explored in my new book, Failure to Treat. Thank you to Nancy and Jason for the thoughtful discussion and for giving me the chance to share why these conversations matter so much for the future of healthcare. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here:   Listen Now

I’m honored that Kirkus Reviews  has published a review of my new book, Failure to Treat . Their thoughtful take highlights the urgency...

Thank you to The Curious Man’s Podcast  for having me on to discuss my new book, Failure to Treat . In this episode, I draw on my decades...

In a recent interview with Raw Story , Dr. Peter Kowey expressed deep concern over the Senate’s proposed mega-spending bill, citing its...

Dr. Kowey sat down with With Jake Frankel of the Authority Magazine Editorial Staff to discuss improvements that could be made to...

Peter Kowey, MD - Author of Failure to Treat coming Fall 2025 As a veteran cardiologist, I have had the opportunity to observe firsthand...